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AAO EB-1A decision APR142015_02B2203

Raise every contested EB‑1A criterion on appeal; otherwise the AAO may deem the issue abandoned and refuse to review it, leading to dismissal. Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts.; Proof of membership in high‑standing professional associations.; Major media or trade publication art

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR142015_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Raise every contested EB‑1A criterion on appeal; otherwise the AAO may deem the issue abandoned and refuse to review it, leading to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts.

  • Proof of membership in high‑standing professional associations.

  • Major media or trade publication articles that focus on the petitioner.

  • Documentation of original, field‑wide significant contributions.

  • Timely raising of the awards criterion on appeal (abandonment).

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